The gold : silver ratio is the proportional relationship between the respective spot prices of gold and silver. Put simply, it shows how much silver would be required to purchase a troy ounce of gold. To demonstrate this, if the ratio is at 70, it means that a 1kg bar of gold is worth about the same as 70 x 1kg silver bars.

The above chart allows you to track the gold : silver ratio and its fluctuations over the last month. The ratio is often used as indicator of when to invest in one metal rather than the other. When the ratio is high, silver tends to be favoured as it is much cheaper than gold. However, when the ratio is low investors are more likely to opt for gold.

Precious metal prices can be volatile and the value of your metal may go down as well as up. No responsibility can be accepted by Jewellery Quarter Bullion Limited for any loss caused by acting on information we have provided. We do not offer investment or tax advice and recommend that you conduct your own independent research before making any investment decisions.

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